Could Family Retreats go ‘Caribbean?’
Meet Luis (a paraplegic in a wheelchair) and his wife, Norma de Villar from the Dominican Republic – they came to Family Retreat this summer with two other families from ...
30
Aug
29
Aug
Be Free!
Our season of Family Retreats is winding down and stories are pouring in of hearts changed by Christ, marriages mended, and families united. Our 2011 season of Family Retreats touched the ...
29
Aug
Summertime Fun is Almost Over
It’s time to put away the finger paints, shorts, swimsuits, sidewalk chalk, and summertime beach stuff… school is right around the corner! Before heading back to the classroom, Rachelle and her ...
26
Aug
Family Retreat…African Style!
No matter where it's held, a Family Retreat is all about exalting Christ, sharing his joy, and celebrating his 'ability' in our disabilities. Magdalene Manyi, our Joni and Friends Affiliate ...
20
Aug
Talk with Joni on Tuesday Morning!
On Tuesday, August 23rd, live from 12:05pm to 1:00pm EST, Joni will be interviewed on Dr. Tim Clinton’s national radio broadcast “Turn It Around with Dr. Tim.” Of course, we’re pretty ...
19
Aug
Joni in Serbian!
Greg and Jelena Sivulka have three children, one of whom is Hannah who happens to have autism. The Sivulka family lives in Serbia – when they realized God was calling them to ...
15
Aug
A Wheel Down Memory Lane…
Earlier this month after my visit to the Bonclarken Family Retreat, my friends and I visited the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, NC (first time for us)! Having spoken at ...
4
Aug
Meet My New Friend Jeremy!
Family Retreat is a great place to make friends, and I'm no exception -- meet Jeremy, an on-fire 21-year old who is not letting his disability get in the way. ...
2
Aug
Our First Day at Family Retreat!
The Bonclarken Family Retreat is off to a great start -- I took part in the opening program dressed as a 'patriotic, country-and-western butterfly' (don't ask me to explain)! After ...
1
Aug
Wheels for the World is fun… no matter what your age!
Meet two-year-old Layla, daughter of Veronica and Billy Diego (Billy supervises our fulfillment department). As you can see, this lively little girl has a heart for Wheels for the World ...
